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Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

Bafana Bafana have the support of every South African for the FIFA World Cup, including those leading the Madlanga Commission.

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]

Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]

IEC in the W Cape says it is committed to working closely and consistently with community structures

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.

Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million (R1.4 billion).

Comrades Marathon 2026 is set to reach more viewers than ever before after organisers announced a revolutionary new broadcast partnership.

Bangladesh claim their first one-day international series win against Australia with a five-wicket victory in the second game in Mirpur.

More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – get extra support in school.

Coconut water is a naturally light, subtly sweet tropical flavour with hydrating electrolytes, while tequila adds smooth citrus and agave notes.

Home Affairs confirmed 586 Nigerians were processed for repatriation. First flight with 268 left Thursday amid protests against undocumented foreigners.

The New York mayor’s memories of South Africa continue to inspire his World Cup dreams.

Rassie Erasmus said contrary to the narrative, the Springboks are actually struggling to give players as many caps they want to.

Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued.

The space exploration, satellite broadband and AI company will join the US stock market on Friday at a valuation of $1.78tn, after offering at least $75bn of shares to...

Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria such as having obesity will be able to purchase pills with private prescription

Patients will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced today.

It is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight-loss to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), making the UK the...

The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy transportation route, has once again become the focus of market attention. If the strait is blocked or transportation is disrupted, the global crude oil supply chain will face a huge impact, international oil prices may rise rapidly, and this could trigger sharp fluctuations in global capital […]

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.